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Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, and gaming news.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Arlington, Va.

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Virginia Senate Approves ‘Temporary’ Fairfax County Casino Nearly the Size of MGM National Harbor Without Voter Referendum
March 14, 2026

Virginia Senate Approves ‘Temporary’ Fairfax County Casino Nearly the Size of MGM National Harbor Without Voter Referendum

The Virginia Senate has approved a Fairfax County casino compromise The compromise authorizes a temporary casino without a local referendum If a permanent Fairfax casino is rejected through a referendum, the temporary casino would shutter...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Menominee Indian Tribe Says Environmental Assessment for Kenosha Casino Favorable
March 13, 2026

Menominee Indian Tribe Says Environmental Assessment for Kenosha Casino Favorable

Hard Rock Kenosha has fielded a favorable Environmental Review The EA was handled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs The EA moves the tribal casino project closer to federal approval  Wisconsin's Menominee Indian Tribe says...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Winner Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Battery Charge, Slapped on Wrist for Assaulting Police Officer
March 13, 2026

Powerball Winner Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Battery Charge, Slapped on Wrist for Assaulting Police Officer

A Powerball winner has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Florida James Farthing was originally charged with felony battery of a police officer Farthing has a lengthy criminal record A man who won a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sen. Blumenthal: Prediction Markets Turned ‘War Into Casino Game,’ Bill Would Restore States’ Rights
March 13, 2026

Sen. Blumenthal: Prediction Markets Turned ‘War Into Casino Game,’ Bill Would Restore States’ Rights

Federal legislation seeks to give states the right to determine what sort of prediction market trading is allowed The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act would also increase the minimum prediction market trading age from...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Sports Bettors Could Be Limited to $1K a Day, $10K a Month, Unless Affordability Check
March 13, 2026

Massachusetts Sports Bettors Could Be Limited to $1K a Day, $10K a Month, Unless Affordability Check

Legislation in Massachusetts would limit how much sports bettors could bet The limit could be lifted if the bettor agrees to an affordability check Massachusetts bettors lost $865 million betting last year Massachusetts lawmakers are...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hollywood Casino Columbus Announces Opening Date for 203-Room Hotel
March 12, 2026

Hollywood Casino Columbus Announces Opening Date for 203-Room Hotel

Hollywood Casino Columbus will open its 203-room hotel this June  The $100 million project additionally includes meeting facilities, a fitness center, and a restaurant Hollywood Casino Columbus will soon finish construction on its 203-room hotel...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Launches Campaign to Combat Underage Gambling
March 12, 2026

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Launches Campaign to Combat Underage Gambling

"What's Really at Stake?" is a campaign in Pennsylvania to curb underage gambling The PSA comes from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month Gambling in Pennsylvania is more prevalent than...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Fanatics Casino Expands WWE Slots Offering Ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas
March 12, 2026

Fanatics Casino Expands WWE Slots Offering Ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas

Fanatics Casino has debuted WrestleMania: Road to Gold The online slot is available for real money play in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia Fanatics Casino tag teamed with the WWE last year for various...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Congressional Bill Seeks to Allocate Federal Funds For Gambling Addiction
March 12, 2026

Congressional Bill Seeks to Allocate Federal Funds For Gambling Addiction

A federal bill would allocate funds to help with gambling addiction The tax revenue would come from the US government's excise tax on sports bets The excise tax money currently goes to the General Fund...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Casino Association Has New President, Tenure Will Coincide With NYC Market Introduction
March 11, 2026

New Jersey Casino Association Has New President, Tenure Will Coincide With NYC Market Introduction

Hard Rock Atlantic City president is heading up the Casino Association of New Jersey The trade group represents the nine casinos in Trenton The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has a new leader in...

Written by Devin O'Connor